How to pronounce igneous
Say it like IG-nee-us. Igneous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IG).
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- IG
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Igneous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of igneous
American and British speakers say igneous in essentially the same way: /ˈɪɡniəs/ in the US and /ˈɪɡniəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: IG-nee-us.
What does igneous mean?
- Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.“The stone had an igneous appearance.”
- Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.“Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.”
Where does igneous come from?
From Latin igneus (“fiery”).
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Questions about saying igneous
How do you pronounce igneous?
Say IG-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪɡniəs/. In British English it is /ˈɪɡniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in igneous?
Igneous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IG). Broken into parts: IG · nee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say igneous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪɡniəs/ and the British form is /ˈɪɡniəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.